Can a large appliance draw power from other devices; especially ones that have capacitors.?
Specifically when my AC kicks on my audio amplifier “dims” in volume. The audio “dimming” is just as fast as the light flicker which I would expect. However if I were to normally unplug the amplifier with signal running the fade time is much longer; (as the caps loose all new energy amp fades out). So I feel that the AC unit is stealing power out of my vintage McIntosh amplifier.
Specifically when my AC kicks on my audio amplifier “dims” in volume. The audio “dimming” is just as fast as the light flicker which I would expect. However if I were to normally unplug the amplifier with signal running the fade time is much longer; (as the caps loose all new energy amp fades out). So I feel that the AC unit is stealing power out of my vintage McIntosh amplifier. The normal fade time is over 4 seconds of full power unplugged. To have a momentary dim must, power has to be pulled out of my caps. If you are not a professional audio or electrical engineer I don’t need a bad answer.
All that’s happening is, when the AC starts, it requires a large amount of power until it gets going. As your power supply is not unlimited, it causes a momentary drop in the line, so that your lights and other appliances are affected! It is not stealing power from your amplifier as such, it is just at one instant there’s not enough to go around!
Custom Audio Stand for vintage/heavy McIntosh components –Granite / Aluminum
Does anyone know where i can get my TEAC X10 tape machine repaired. I has a capstan motor fault.
I need to find somewhere sort of near to London……..Thanks
If you really want to continue using the reel to reel, let me tell you what I did. I have a pioneer RT1011L and Lots of tape, was afraid of problems and I cam across another almost identical to mine, and bought it, it works so I have two, but when one dies, maybe I can part it out. So Check out E-bay, maybe even put a note on some of the blogs that you are looking for one even if it doesn’t work.
Does anyone have any idea how to find out about a PHILCO electric stove, it’s vintage!!?
I have tried finding out about this stove through various dealers and antique stores, noone knows anything….It’s sitting in my garage and waiting for some knowledgeable person to look at it! it’s white and copper, and has roast meter..it has 3 burners in the back and 1 on the left front, if anyone could help out answer away!!! Thanks in advance…
Have you googled Philco?– I remember these products– a company that built many home appliances– the late ’40s and ’50s– probably into the 60’s– I can’t remember to whom/what company Philco was sold– I am guessing Westinghouse.
Anyway– google Philco and see if anything comes up– maybe you will get the company that bought them and that may lead you on to more answers.
good luck
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2. Small town sheriff with a bumbling deputy.
3. “Just the facts, ma’am.”
